Democrats Are Holding Up a Bill to Protect Pregnant Workers Democrats Are Holding Up a Bill to Protect Pregnant Workers
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act has enough votes to pass if brought to the floor and would bring meaningful relief for thousands of pregnant workers.
Aug 16, 2022 / Bryce Covert
Why Serena Williams Has the Greatest Career in Sports History Why Serena Williams Has the Greatest Career in Sports History
The 37-time Grand Slam champion’s accomplishments dwarf those of Tom Brady and LeBron James because of what she had to overcome.
Aug 15, 2022 / Dave Zirin
Why Are Fossil Fuel Companies Funding Climate Change Research? Why Are Fossil Fuel Companies Funding Climate Change Research?
As oil and gas companies report record profits, the Fossil Free Research campaign calls on universities to refuse their donations and maintain independence.
Aug 15, 2022 / StudentNation / Ilana Cohen
The Twilight Years of American Hegemony The Twilight Years of American Hegemony
What could better fit an America in decline than a president in decline, the more radically so the better?
Aug 15, 2022 / Tom Engelhardt
Philly Tenants Are Fighting on the Front Lines of the Low-Income Housing Crisis Philly Tenants Are Fighting on the Front Lines of the Low-Income Housing Crisis
As rents skyrocket, cities can’t afford to lose low-income housing like West Philadelphia’s UC Townhomes.
Aug 11, 2022 / Chris Gelardi
Steven Thrasher on “The Viral Underclass” Steven Thrasher on “The Viral Underclass”
The Nation spoke with Thrasher about who makes up the viral underclass—the subject of his new book—and what we should do to confront the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
Aug 11, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Charlotte Rosen
The Bloody Money Trail From the Qatar World Cup to the LA Olympics The Bloody Money Trail From the Qatar World Cup to the LA Olympics
Qatar is a human rights nightmare, but LA power brokers preparing for the 2028 Olympics don’t seem to care.
Aug 10, 2022 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
The OAS Admits Culpability in the Destruction of Haiti The OAS Admits Culpability in the Destruction of Haiti
The tragedy is that given the condition in which international rule has left the country, Haiti simply cannot solve its problems alone.
Aug 10, 2022 / Amy Wilentz
What’s Next for the Student Debt Cancellation Movement? What’s Next for the Student Debt Cancellation Movement?
With President Biden announcing his decision on student debt relief soon, advocates for forgiveness are ready to celebrate, reflect, and continue the fight.
Aug 10, 2022 / StudentNation / StudentNation
Forced Treatment Isn’t What Unhoused People Need Forced Treatment Isn’t What Unhoused People Need
California will use CARE Courts to coerce people living on the streets who are perceived to have a mental illness into involuntary care.
Aug 9, 2022 / Cecelia Luis